Jimmy Butler Sued Over Miami Rental Dispute
The NBA star is accused of failing to pay $260,000 in rent and causing over $125,000 in property damages to a Miami Beach home.
- Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is facing a lawsuit from Five Star Marketing and Promotions, Inc., filed in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- The lawsuit alleges Butler failed to pay two months of rent, totaling $260,000, after overstaying his lease, which ended in August 2024.
- Butler is accused of causing over $125,000 in damages to the property, including mold damage and broken pool equipment due to neglect.
- The suit claims Butler changed the locks and denied access to maintenance workers, preventing necessary repairs to the home.
- The plaintiff seeks damages of $257,282 and the right to retain Butler's $130,000 security deposit, while Butler has not publicly commented on the allegations.